ZIP 53210 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milwaukee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Milwaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Milwaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milwaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Milwaukee County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 53210: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53210 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Milwaukee County since 2015: 1,722 people were injured and 48 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53210 happened on I-43 (3), SR-100 (3), SR-145 (3), I-41 (2) and I-94 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 139 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53210 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Milwaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milwaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 915 |
| I-043 | 429 |
| I-094 | 167 |
| Sth 100 | 135 |
| Sth 145 | 59 |
| Parking Lot | 45 |
| Sth 190 | 43 |
| W Silver Spring Dr | 40 |
ZIP 53210 at a glance
| Population | 23,922 |
| Density | 3,613 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,217 |
| Median home value | $171,857 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milwaukee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 385 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 420 | +9% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 331 | -21% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 318 | -4% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 385 to 318. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53210?
Since 2015, 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Milwaukee County (1,722 injured, 48 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53210?
January has the most truck crashes in Milwaukee County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53210?
139 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53210 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Milwaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53210?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.